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Omg I have just discovered an enormous bruise on the back of my thigh. Is it normal to bruise easy post surgery? I'm 5 weeks out. I joined curves and had noticed some little bruises on the front of my legs and on my arms which I assumed was from the machines but this one just found is scary big.

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I'm not a medical professional but I don't think the surgery itself could affect how much you bruise. Were you on blood thinners for a long time post-op? If so, that might be the culprit. Check in with your PCP or surgeon if you are concerned.

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I was on blood thinners for 3 weeks post op, but would not have had any for over 3 weeks. I'll call tomorrow but I'm just surprised nothing hurt yet it is enormous. And I'm sure it wasn't there yesterday- but I don't normally to at my back/butt. I only saw it cuz I was trying on clothes

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Iron deficiency can cause easy bruising. i have been anemic my entire life and a little bump into a desk or whatever causes a huge bruise - people used to ask me if my boyfriend abused me it was so bad. def. take your Vitamins, and check your iron levels the next blood test

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Low Vitamin B12 and folate can cause bruising.

You said you joined curves (gym).. it is also possible that you burst a blood vessel whilst working out.

I wouldn't freak out, but call/see your doctor to be sure.

Does the bruise hurt?

When i was around 3 weeks out i discovered i had a huge bruise that wrapped around my stomach to my back... that freaked me out so bad, but it didn't hurt so i just left it, it went away after a bit.

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